In an effort to give a fillip to the ever-growing wine sector, the Central government has proposed to form a National Grape and Wine Board (NGWB) on the lines of other commodity boards like the Tea Board.
After El Nino and droughts hit pepper in Vietnam, causing a production drop of around 20%, Indian market is hoping that the global supply position will remain tight this year.
The Left parties have stepped up the demand for total ban on futures trading in agricultural commodities in India.
Soon, there will be sweet returns from the sugar fields if the Central government's plans bear fruits. The Centre is in the process of breaking away the Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200 billion) sugar sector from the shackles of government control.
Diamonds are spreading its sparkle all over India. Proof for it is visible in Kolkata, which has already outshined the traditional markets of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in terms of growth in sale of diamond jewellery.
Do the non-banking finance companies have a role in hoarding and the resulting inflation?
If things go according to the plans of the Indian government, Belgium's Antwerp, the diamond destination of the world, may be robbed of its priced position by Mumbai soon.
In a landmark judgment, a federal jury in the US has indicted three Indians - two from Chennai and one settled in Malaysia - for hacking online accounts of brokerage firms and siphoning off millions of dollars.
In a landmark move, India may allow its expatriates to trade in commodities. The decision is aimed at expanding the country's $750-billion futures market.
Iron ore prices are expected to fall in next couple of months following the imposition of duties on exports.
Who will benefit from India's decision to impose a tax of Rs 300 a tonne on iron ore exports? If indications from markets in China are any hint, Australia is likely to cash in on India's decision to impose the fresh tax.
The visit to Pakistan will be mainly to position the India brand in that country.
The demand for ban on futures trading in more commodities is increasing day by day.
India and China are developing some thaw in coffee sector.
The government's hasty steps in what is described as measures to curb inflation have further fueled the traders' concern.
Meet Poonam Gupta, vice president, business development, the National Multi Commodity Exchange of India (NMCE), India's leading multi-commodity exchange.
In an effort to boost commodity trading in the country, the much-awaited amendments to the Forward Contract and Regulations Act of 1952 will happen during the Budget session of the Parliament.
Continuing with its move to position itself as a beverage marketing company, Tata Tea is set to divest 80 per cent in its North Indian Plantation Operations, which is being spun off to a handful of investors and workers.
The Ruias, Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group, Hindujas and Vodafone are all believed to have put in their bids.
The Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to reduce the size of the Reliance Industries-promoted Mahamumbai SEZ as it involves acquisition of over 10,000 hectares of land.
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